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So my 1997 Ford G has a fairly low and a bit shaky idle when it is stopped. On top of that, when I turn on any vents (e.g. the heater or the a/c), the car and the idle starts to shake even harder (sometimes to a point of the car dying). Can anyone help me out in pinpointing the problem or a certain thing to look at to get it fixed. Thanks in advance.

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  • Posted on Dec 25, 2008

SOURCE: Bad smell coming from heater/ smoke coming out vents

I had the same problem in my 98 Dodge Dakota! Replaced the heater core, problem solved. No more funky coolant smell and erie fog coming through my vents. I bought the heater core at rockauto.com online. Have purchased many items now from them. All factory parts so far at half the price of even AutoZone, even with the shipping. Also, you usually have to wait only a couple of days depending on the part and they have EVERYTHING.

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  • Posted on Aug 27, 2009

SOURCE: 1997 Ford Contour with a rough idle while stopped

This is a common complaint on these cars. I own a 96 myself.
Assuming that you engine is fine and runs smoothly under normal operation, and just is rough "feeling" at idle while stopped; then I would suggest changing the motor mounts...the mounts may not be broken, but the rubber isolators get worn and soft, and transffer normal engine vibration into the chasis of the vehicle. Mine was doing the same after changing the mounts good as new again.
Please note...don't use cheap mounts, by the better grade/quality mounts.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 21, 2009

SOURCE: The car shakes while idling and the check engine

sounds like a misfire should take car to shop asap could be causing damage to car

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 25, 2011

SOURCE: my 2000 ranger idles really

The Idle Air Control (IAC) is not working.... This is a very common problem and very easy to fix. The IAC will run you about $50 (USD) and the only tools needed is a 8mm socket. Disconnect the electrical connector, remove the 2 8mm hex screws, remove IAC. Reverse order to install.

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